Bellarmine University
Louisville, Kentucky · Private, nonprofit · 2,161 undergraduates
Of 18 programs with reported earnings, 17 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kentucky high-school graduate (about $35,424/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 54 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,430 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,358 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,391 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,987 |
| $110k and up | $29,194 |
| All families (average) | $21,499 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $82,814 | +$47,390 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,413 | +$17,989 | clears the bar | $25,990 | 1.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $89,391 | +$53,967 | clears the bar | $26,735 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $54,573 | +$19,149 | clears the bar | $25,137 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $63,991 | +$28,567 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $61,841 | +$26,417 | clears the bar | $25,841 | 1 yr |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $50,665 | +$15,241 | clears the bar | $25,853 | 1.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $29,253 | -$6,171 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $107,394 | +$71,970 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $51,527 | +$16,103 | clears the bar | $25,990 | 1.6 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $71,227 | +$35,803 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $40,785 | +$5,361 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,808 | +$8,384 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.2 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $84,262 | +$48,838 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $52,228 | +$16,804 | clears the bar | $25,226 | 1.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 18 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 31% of students receive Pell grants · 64% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.